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5 Days at Bosque del Apache

  
 
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p.1 #1 · 5 Days at Bosque del Apache


Just back from spending 5 days shooting at Bosque del Apache and the surrounding areas, not what it once was but still a magically place. Between Bosque refuse and Bernardo there was plenty of shooting for both Sandhill Cranes and Snow Geese, most of what I would call good shooting was the morning fly-offs and the evening fly-ins. With a light cloud cover the colors can be incredible. I was there during the week so not big crowds and the weather was great, low 20’s at night and mid 40’s during the day.






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  ILCE-1M2    FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens    600mm    f/5.6    1/2000s    1600 ISO    0.0 EV  







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  ILCE-1M2    FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens    600mm    f/5.6    1/2000s    1600 ISO    0.0 EV  







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  ILCE-1M2    FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens    600mm    f/5.6    1/2500s    1600 ISO    0.0 EV  







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  ILCE-1M2    FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens    600mm    f/7.1    1/3200s    2000 ISO    0.0 EV  







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  ILCE-1M2    FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens    600mm    f/6.3    1/1600s    1250 ISO    0.0 EV  







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  ILCE-1M2    FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens    600mm    f/5.6    1/2000s    3200 ISO    0.0 EV  







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  ILCE-1M2    FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens    600mm    f/5.6    1/1600s    2500 ISO    0.0 EV  







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  ILCE-1M2    FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens    600mm    f/7.1    1/3200s    2000 ISO    0.0 EV  







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  ILCE-1M2    FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens    600mm    f/6.3    1/2500s    5000 ISO    0.0 EV  




Dec 13, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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p.1 #2 · 5 Days at Bosque del Apache


Hey Louie, it looks like Bosque preformed for you as it always does, great images, Bruce


Dec 13, 2025 at 01:17 PM
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p.1 #3 · 5 Days at Bosque del Apache


Beautiful set Louie !!! I really love 4. All beautifully done.

What did you feel was different from your past visits.

Birdie



Dec 13, 2025 at 02:30 PM
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p.1 #4 · 5 Days at Bosque del Apache


1, 5, 6 and 9 are my picks from this lovely set Louie. It was great meeting you and Morrie in person after years on FM and great shooting with both of you as well. Possibly we can shoot together again in the future.

Morris



Dec 13, 2025 at 02:30 PM
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p.1 #5 · 5 Days at Bosque del Apache


Color cut and clarity ..... like a diamond you shine here my friend

These are stunning, just drop dead gorgeous light, wonderful tones, you nailed it!!
YGMV
Karl



Dec 13, 2025 at 06:37 PM
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p.1 #6 · 5 Days at Bosque del Apache


Hey Louie, it looks like you had a good time again, #1&2 blew my sox off. Bruce


Dec 13, 2025 at 09:26 PM
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p.1 #7 · 5 Days at Bosque del Apache


Wow !! Judging by these beautiful images I would say this trip was a huge success. When I do a photo trip, i always hope to come home with beautiful images like these. Congratulations Louie. Just looking at the images I can tell you enjoyed this experience. Voted

John



Dec 14, 2025 at 08:26 AM
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p.1 #8 · 5 Days at Bosque del Apache


Five days well spent, Louie!
Douglas



Dec 14, 2025 at 09:15 AM
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p.1 #9 · 5 Days at Bosque del Apache


Very nice captures, love the light in the images. It looks like the trip was a success, nice to see.

Hatch



Dec 14, 2025 at 09:26 AM
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p.1 #10 · 5 Days at Bosque del Apache


All great Louie but the first three really stand out for me.
Gary



Dec 14, 2025 at 10:28 AM
 


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p.1 #11 · 5 Days at Bosque del Apache


B Benson wrote:
Hey Louie, it looks like Bosque preformed for you as it always does, great images, Bruce


Thanks very much Bruce. As you know it's always fun to go to Bosque, but this time you had to really hunt for the shots you were looking for.



Dec 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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p.1 #12 · 5 Days at Bosque del Apache


birdied wrote:
Beautiful set Louie !!! I really love 4. All beautifully done.

What did you feel was different from your past visits.

Birdie


Very much appreciated Birdie, thanks. Don't get me wrong still la magical place, but the bird count is way down and with no corn at the refuse what birds are there are way off in the distance. But between Bosque and Bernardo lots of wildlife to photograph.



Dec 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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morris wrote:
1, 5, 6 and 9 are my picks from this lovely set Louie. It was great meeting you and Morrie in person after years on FM and great shooting with both of you as well. Possibly we can shoot together again in the future.

Morris


Thanks very much Morris, it was a fun evening having dinner with you and your wife. And you sure came home with some beautiful images.



Dec 14, 2025 at 06:10 PM
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p.1 #14 · 5 Days at Bosque del Apache


Great set of images.


Dec 14, 2025 at 09:30 PM
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p.1 #15 · 5 Days at Bosque del Apache


Fine work, Louie. The first stands out for me.


Dec 15, 2025 at 07:27 AM
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p.1 #16 · 5 Days at Bosque del Apache


Well capture, Louie! excellent work as always.
Voted!

Pius



Dec 15, 2025 at 08:08 AM
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p.1 #17 · 5 Days at Bosque del Apache


Karl Witt wrote:
Color cut and clarity ..... like a diamond you shine here my friend

These are stunning, just drop dead gorgeous light, wonderful tones, you nailed it!!
YGMV
Karl


Very much appreciated Karl. When the light is right Bosque is truly an amazing place.



Dec 15, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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p.1 #18 · 5 Days at Bosque del Apache


Just super Louie, what a nice set!

I can see why you all go out there. Never was on my list, but now...

Eric



Dec 15, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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p.1 #19 · 5 Days at Bosque del Apache


B Benson wrote:
Hey Louie, it looks like you had a good time again, #1&2 blew my sox off. Bruce


Appreciate it Bruce, it was quite a time this year. And as you know when the light is right the magic begins.



Dec 16, 2025 at 01:02 AM
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p.1 #20 · 5 Days at Bosque del Apache


johnohio wrote:
Wow !! Judging by these beautiful images I would say this trip was a huge success. When I do a photo trip, i always hope to come home with beautiful images like these. Congratulations Louie. Just looking at the images I can tell you enjoyed this experience. Voted

John


Thanks very much John. Bosque is a special place for me having gone there for years and I think I enjoy every bit as much now as I did years ago, it is a magically place. Again, thanks for you kind words.



Dec 16, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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